Take the Leadership New Years Goals Challenge!!
Hello, leaders (and leaders to be)!
As we step into the new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on where we are and where we want to go within our community. This is the perfect time to set goals, inspire each other, and map out the path to personal and collective growth.
( Fun fact: Here on 7 Cups, we set up our goals through what's known as OKRs (Objectives & Key Results). Admins and Ambassadors use this framework to move the needle on our projects. I wrote up a post on what OKRs are along with working examples here! If your eventual goal is to become an Ambassador, you'll master OKRs (also a relevant skill in the professional world! )
Today, I'd like to call on all of you leaders AND aspiring leaders (adults and teens alike) to challenge each of you to think of what you’d like to accomplish in 2025.
Here are some ideas for you to pull from. Pick and choose what makes sense for you and start 🧠⛈️ as you read!
1. Current Role Goals (Existing leadership)
What would you like to accomplish in your current role? (If more than one, list them all separately)
Are there any skills you’d like to develop or projects you’d like to complete?
How do you plan to enhance your contributions to the community in this role?
2. Aspirational Roles (For existing and upcoming leaders!)
Is there a new role or position you’d like to work towards this year?
What excites you about this role, and how can it align with your personal growth?
3. Broader Objectives
Do you have goals that extend beyond your roles? For example:
Supporting a specific initiative
Building a stronger sense of community
Improving personal well-being to stay at your best
Any other goals you might have that will move progress in the 7 Cups community?
This exercise will also help you organize your thoughts and manage your time.
Remember:
🔴 You cannot pour from an empty cup! We strongly recommend not taking on any more than 3 roles at a time.
🔴 You can leave a role at any given time for any given reason. That’s the freedom of volunteering. (Just be sure to communicate with your respective team lead and try to give advance notice. It’s considerate and gives them time to find coverage if it’s needed!).
🔴 You’re encouraged to explore, try on different things, learn new skills, and grow through leadership here.
Feel free to share your goals in the comments! By sharing, we can hold each other accountable, celebrate milestones, and provide support to help everyone succeed.
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So where do I find out what roles are out there?
Listeners: Read about your Leadership Opportunities on this page!
Members: Read about yours here!
Once you've shared your goals here, subscribe or bookmark this post to revisit if you lose sight of where you're going.
Be sure to cheer on your peers as well! You may even find some shared ambitions to connect over!
Tagging some leaders off the top of my head to either contribute or tag others you feel might be interested in challenging themselves as leaders or possible new rising stars 🥰
@YourCaringConfidant @kenzolena @KatePersephone @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @CordialDancer @AGentleGlow
@Heather225
This is a brilliant post, H, thanks for the tag!
Having goals and some kinda plan to get closer to them, is awesome, and I truly hope everyone continues to ace their on and off cups goals!
I don't intend to take up any new leadership roles currently, and will be allowing myself time to continue the balancing act between self-care and being here, enjoying what I do and making the most of my time spent volunteering here!
So an ongoing goal is again, to work on strengthening my boundaries, continue engaging my time in things and causes I'm passionate about and be more mindful about practicing active self-care.
How about you?🥰
Ooh and definitely want to tag a couple of people who are stars already, and hopefully will continue to shine bright- @brightaday @gentlehealinginitiative @Positiveak @darkerplaces @healingsoul4892 as ever!💖
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Thank you so much for the tag, Sun💖you're so kind, and it was really nice to be included in this. I'm so grateful for everything we share here on 7Cups, and its great to see we're on the same page when it comes to reflecting on goals and balancing life. i hope you're enjoying your journey setting boundariess and focusing on self-care. Its so important to take care of yourself🌸
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Aww, thank you so much for considering me along these amazing persons you listed out. I feel truly honored to be thought of and will definitely consider this challenge!
I appreciate you so much and warmest wishes for the New Year! May 2025 bring you endless joy, success, and cherished moments, Sun. 💓💓💓
@Heather225
Hi H! 😊 ❤️
Many thanks for this amazing forum post! 😊 Your timing is impeccable! I really love the thoughtful approach you have taken to this; how you have presented so many things for us to consider!
I currently don't have any plans to take on additional roles. This is a really big place and there are so many ways that I can help and support others as well as help with the day to day operations around here with what it is that I have. "Whatever it is that you are, just be a good one" - Abraham Lincoln.
My particular roles, I see as highly flexible. They are what you make of them and maximizing them, taking them full tilt, pushing the roles to the limits as well as myself, I find to be very rewarding. I still have much to learn and I enjoy learning something new every day. There is much room for improvement on my end and many opportunities to grow within my roles. My intentions are simply to continue to work on honing my craft. I also need to continue to work on establishing boundaries with others (I'm getting soooooooooooo much better at this). I'm almost there....so close, so close.
I enjoy helping with relationship building, community building, listener retention, supporting the efforts of others that are in higher order leadership positions already as well as, helping to support the growth of those that are reaching for that next level, next role. I become the back ground music and watch them play the keys.❤️
Some moments I'm required to lead and other moments, I fall back and I follow. Both are quite nice. Having the discernment to know the difference of what is needed, in the moment, is an opportunity to be a good example to others. ✨
Being here and a part of something much bigger than myself is a beautiful thing. The magic happens around here everyday; we either have to be willing to see it or willing to create it. Being able to do both is even better 💫.
*high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo
Not at all surprising how we both have the same thought process (yet again) haha. The year changed, and we've renewed our twinship, my wonderful Spidey twin. Grateful for you, all day, everyday!🥰🧿💖
(I did let out a little chuckle at "boundaries" hahaha omgee if only you could be any more relatable, Sparkyyy Sparkkk 😭🤝😂 'cause sameeeee, almost there too 🥲 sooo close xD indeed lol)
This is me reminding you, fresh for this brand new year that hey there bright and sparkling youuuu, I seeee youuu, always have and always will and I'm beyond proud of you, at all times.
You do sooo much, make it look so easy (which isn't, I knowwww) and then have the audacity to shrug it sometimes under "little helping hands", but no worries, for I'll always hold a mirror to your face, so you can witness first hand, what all of us here see, on the regular, consistently, yes, see you being a great one, day in and day out, in everything you say or do. You absolute greatness of a human being, please continue being yourself and doing what you do, because it makes tons of difference and it counts so so much, beyond what you may realise even!💖
You da real one, my friend, soooo real! *bowsssssss*
Happyyyyy and super kind new year to you and your love ones, Sparkyyy Sparkkk, I hope the sparkles you spread around find their way back into your life also, and may you continue to be exactly *youuu*. Lots of love and massive big hugs your way!🤗💖
(Nuuu, I did not intend to make you cry *passes tissues* and *extra warm hugs*, but saw your reply and was ready to hold a mirror upfront just in case you forgot to see it😄)
@Heather225
Its actually quite coincidental (or maybe not?) that i've been thinking about this right now! I've been reflecting a lot on the past year here on Cups, both on what i've acheived and what i want to do moving forward. I don't feel tied to specific roles, even though I've been lucky enough to try seeveral here. I haven't been here for a year yet, but i'm excited to continue growing ,learning more and maybe try out the academy. My training is almost finished, so that's something I'm looking forward to! i haven't made a strict plan for 2025 because i think its important to feel into it and find balance between what feels right; not too much or too little of the good stuff...or anything for that matter😅
@healingsoul4892
oops, totally forgot to tag these awesome stars who bring so much good energy, passion and dedication everywhere on cups @WeEarth @KindleMissie @Phoenixthepoised
They're shining SO bright it's like i'm getting a taste of the summer sun😂✨
@Heather225
dont want to be a leader, just a better human at supporting other fellow humans. Not a new goal.